The Skeletal System

All the bones in the human body are called the __________.

• ligaments
• skeleton
• cartilage
• bones

Bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments make up the __________.

• skeletal system
• organs
• skeleton
• human body

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• gives the body shape
• pump blood through the body
• protects the organs
• allows movement

What happens when babies’ bones fuse together?

• split into two
• create cartilage
• break apart
• join together

What bone protects the brain?

• skeleton
• Hinge Joint
• Rib Cage
• Skull

What is a fracture?

• large bone
• broken bone
• bone made of cartilage
• piece of bone

Tissues that hold bones together at a joint are called ____________.

• joint
• tendon
• ligament
• cartilage

Which of the following is a hard substance that keeps bones from rubbing together?

• joint
• tendon
• ligament
• cartilage

The area where bones meet is called a _________.

• joint
• tendon
• ligament
• cartilage

What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• To cushion joints

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store minerals

• To produce blood cells